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Close-up view of a person holding a rose and a folded American flag.

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A Gold Star family member holds a rose during a ceremony in Leominster, Mass., April 29, 2023, to honor service members who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Tags: Iraq, History, afghanistan, Military Families, Gold Star Families
Credit: Todd Maki, Air Force VIRIN: 230429-F-TG847-1027.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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